Unfortunately, car accidents are not a rare occurrence. Statistics tell us Norfolk has a traffic safety crisis. To the insurance companies, your story is just a number. You become a black mark on their bottom line. To our team, these are the stories of trauma felt by our friends, our neighbors, our community. For the Norfolk car accident lawyers at Rutter Mills, we know the only case that matters is your case. We care and we stand ready to help you if you have been injured in a car accident.
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Norfolk Car Accident Lawyers
For more than 60 years, the Norfolk car accident lawyers at Rutter Mills have been helping clients get the money they need after a serious car crash.
If someone else was responsible for your crash, you shouldn’t have to worry about paying for the consequences. After a car accident, you should be focused on resting and recovering. Let the Norfolk car accident lawyers at Rutter Mills fight the insurance companies for you.
Is It Worth Getting a Car Accident Lawyer?
If you have suffered an injury in a car crash and want fair compensation from the insurance company, then yes, it’s most likely worth getting a Norfolk car accident attorney. Even if you’re not sure whether you are going to file a claim, it’s worth getting a no-fee consultation with an attorney who will assess your case and tell you what your options are.
Medical bills and repair expenses pile up much more than you would expect. Even if your injuries seem minor, you may want to file a car accident claim. Our team works on contingency, which means we don’t charge a fee for our services unless you receive a settlement or win your case in court. Instead, our fees come out of a portion of your compensation, so we don’t get paid until you win!
If you’re thinking about trying to handle your claim without the help of a lawyer, there a few things to consider. The other party’s lawyers may be vicious, and the insurance company will use your own words against you to disqualify you from any compensation. An experienced Norfolk car accident attorney can protect you from the tricks and obstacles they will put in your way.
If you are not sure whether it’s worth filing a claim for your accident, a member of our team can listen to your story and offer you options. They will be honest and tell you if you have a valid injury case.
How Much is Your Claim Worth After a Norfolk Car Accident?
Your car accident attorney in Norfolk will calculate your damages using bills, receipts, and other documents that show how much you have had to pay after your crash. These damages can include:
- Medical expenses like hospital bills, payment for ongoing treatment and physical therapy, prescription drugs, special equipment like wheelchairs, and more
- Property damage and car repair costs
- Lost wages, diminished earning potential, and disability
- Pain and suffering, mental anguish, and other non-economic damages
- Punitive damages, if the other party exhibited “egregious behavior”
- Wrongful death of a loved one
Because every crash is different and there is a wide range of damages you can experience, it’s impossible to say how much compensation you could get from your claim without first knowing the details of your accident. A website or app claiming to calculate a total for your unique case can be wildly incorrect. The best way to know for sure is to have our expert car accident team review your claim, investigate the facts, then assess your damages. If we do not think we can add value to your case, we will tell you just that. You really have nothing to lose and everything to gain by contacting our Norfolk car accident lawyers.
Time is of the Essence
Some factors that could affect how long it takes to settle your car accident claim can include:
- How long the other party and their attorney decide to delay – some defense lawyers use delays as a strategy and purposefully drag their feet.
- How long your treatment takes – negotiations might have to wait until after you recover
- How large your claim is – bigger cases tend to include more evidence and take longer to settle.
- Whether there are any legal issues or disputes in your case.
You can rest assured your Rutter Mills team of experts will do whatever they can to make sure your case goes quickly and smoothly. Before they get to work, your attorney will let you know what the timeframe of your claim will be.
Unfortunately, there is a deadline, known as the statute of limitations, to file your car accident claim. Virginia’s statute of limitations for car accident claims is generally two years from the date of the accident. That deadline is set by the Code of Virginia § 8.01-243.
While two years may seem generous, you should not wait that long to contact an attorney. In some cases, the deadline is actually much shorter, possibly weeks. The longer you wait, the harder it is to gather critical evidence to prove your case and the smaller your chances are of getting all the compensation you deserve.
You should contact a lawyer as soon as possible if you have been injured in a car crash. The sooner you act, the more we will be able to help you.
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A Rutter Mills case is a serious case. It may mean you have been badly injured. It certainly means you have a lot on the line, and the resolution of your case will make a big difference to you, your family, and your life moving forward. To get your free initial consultation, call us or contact us online. Our attorneys are on call to help you after your crash any time, day or night.
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